Podcast appearances and mentions of travis bazzana

Guardians GM Mike Chernoff joins Ken and Anthony to break down the offense's turnaround since the trade deadline, praising Chase Naylor's development and explaining why Travis Bazzana is hitting a rookie wall as pitchers adjust to him. He gives a detailed answer on why Ralphy Velazquez still hasn't been called up despite a torrid month in Triple-A, framing it as an opportunity problem rather than a performance one. Chernoff also weighs in on Cade Smith's underrated status following the Emmanuel Clase situation, Jose Ramirez's recovery from injury and his outlook on a potential 2027 work stoppage.

Mike Chernoff discusses the Guardians' reliance on young talent like Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana as they push for a postseason run. Carman and Lima break down the financial reality of Deshaun Watson's contract and its comparison to other NFL quarterback situations on 92.3 The Fan. They also preview a graphic of top college quarterbacks to watch while exploring Steven Vogt's impact as a manager. 01:50 - Cleveland Oktoberfest And Golf 04:52 - Browns Season Confidence Check 10:14 - Watson's Prohibitive Cap Hit 15:10 - NFL Dead Cap Comparison 20:28 - College QB Scouting List 27:32 - Interview: GM Mike Chernoff 36:40 - Steven Vogt's Clubhouse Leadership

Ken and Anthony break down the Guardians' 6-3 loss, zeroing in on Travis Bazzana getting pinch hit for by David Fry and a costly error in the field before debating whether the team still has enough juice to hold onto the final wild card spot. They also run through a wild college football weekend, including UMass stunning Rutgers and a thrilling Colorado win over Georgia Tech, before diving into the chaos of a Louisiana judge letting former NFL players return to LSU's roster.

Guardians insider Matt Dery joins Ken and Anthony to react to the ugly loss in Toronto, and pushes back on the idea of benching Travis Bazzana despite his rough second-half slump, making the case for why Angel Henao's hot bat doesn't mean Bazzana should sit. The crew also debates whether the Guardians would be better off as a wild card team than winning the division based on potential playoff matchups, and Dery weighs in on whether Ralphy Velasquez should get a September call-up. Dery then flatly disagrees with Ken and Anthony's earlier take that a lost MLB season would be worth it for a salary cap, setting up a spirited three-way debate on competitive balance.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the necessity of an MLB salary cap after an ESPN report highlights anonymous player pushback. Matt Derry joins to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' recent defensive struggles and whether the team should bench rookie Travis Bazzana. They also analyze the NBA's major sanctions against the Los Angeles Clippers. 01:50 - Guardians and Browns Preview 05:15 - MLB Salary Cap Debate 12:01 - Matt Derry on Guardians 17:54 - Travis Bazzana Usage Debate 23:00 - MLB Financial Reform Discussion 32:33 - NBA Clippers Cap Sanctions 37:43 - Tiger Woods Legal Trouble

Ken and Lima bring in producer John to recap Cleveland's 6-1 win over Toronto behind Gavin Williams' career-high 13 strikeouts and a trio of two-run homers, then dig into whether struggling Travis Bazana should sit in favor of Ángel Genao down the stretch, ultimately landing on giving Bazana more reps despite his brutal recent numbers. They also react to Tony Romo losing his driving privileges after a DUI plea tied to painkiller and alcohol dependency, and needle Stan Kroenke's record $4 billion purchase of the Angels given his mixed ownership track record across the Rams, Nuggets, and Avalanche.

Ken and Lima discuss the controversy surrounding Todd Monken's comments on the Browns' quarterback situation and his disregard for fan input. They analyze the news of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift buying a home in Bratenahl while evaluating whether Guardians' rookie Travis Bazzana needs more time on the bench. 01:37 - Monken Film Study Controversy 05:08 - Browns Roster Outlook 09:35 - Kelce And Swift In Bratenahl 18:48 - Monken On Fan Opinions 23:43 - Trusting The Coaching Staff 28:44 - Guardians Victory Recap 33:14 - Romo And Kroenke Updates

Shop Back to School at Amazon – and spend less on your kids! https://www.amazon.com/backtoschool This week Rose sits down with Cleveland Guardians' All-Star rookie second baseman Travis Bazzana. The two talk about his cricket experience back home, play against MLB stars at just 16 years old, and how good of an Australian accent Rose has. After that, we ask players around the league tasks they do to make their wives happy. 0:00 Majoring in psychology at Oregon State 1:05 Where does baseball rank amongst sports in Australia? 1:55 Playing cricket growing up 3:05 Playing with MLB stars at just 16 years old 4:30 Travis' parents coming across the world for his debut 5:15 Are all Australian closers insane? 8:05 Managing intensity on the field 9:30 Conversations during ABS challenges 10:55 Generation of young star infielders in AL central 12:00 Rapid fire questions 15:55 How MLB players make their wives happy Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Travis Bazzana Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zack and T.J. play a little of the schedule game with a critical upcoming stretch for Guardians, where a path to saving the season emerges if they can take it. Then the guys discuss where Parker Messick sits in the AL Cy Young race, Zack shares 3 positives he's seen among the recent yuck, T.J. has an encouraging Travis Bazzana defensive stat and then we remember what it was like to panic over every start of Corey Kluber and Shane Bieber looking for red flags during rare struggles.We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate whether Deshaun Watson is truly earning his starting role with the Browns or simply benefiting from a lack of competition. They also analyze the Guardians' recent struggles, debating if Travis Bazzana needs a minor league reset and whether Jose Ramirez should be shut down to recover from injury. 01:50 - Fan 15 Celebration Promo 06:05 - Watson Earning Starting Job 16:05 - Potential Travis Bazzana Reset 19:13 - Shutting Down Jose Ramirez 24:08 - Evaluating Watson Trade Value 33:11 - Browns Preseason Offense Style

Ken and Lima debate whether the struggling Guardians should demote number one overall pick Travis Bazzana to the minors as Cleveland sits five and a half games back and under 500, with both agreeing that sending down a top pick is nearly unheard of and would be a mistake given his defensive improvement. They float shutting down an injured Jose Ramirez for the year and reshuffling the infield to keep Bazzana in the lineup, then pivot into the ongoing Deshaun Watson versus Shedeur Sanders debate, with Ken predicting Watson gets benched by week four regardless of the outcome.

Saddle up, dynasty degenerates — Doc's Dynasty Hour is back!Tim Kanak (@FantasyAceball) and Darren “Doc” Eisenhauer (@DocEisenhauer) ride into another week of dynasty baseball trades, prospect call-ups, buy-low targets, sell candidates, and fantasy baseball debates.This week, the boys are dealing from the ranch, making blockbuster moves, handing out prospect intel, and deciding which players are Huckleberries, Yellow Bellies, or nothing but All Hat, No Cattle.Tim brings a wild collection of dynasty deals, including moving a career-keeper Gunnar Henderson for a package featuring a first, third, Kyle Schwarber, Tyler Soderstrom, Wilyer Abreu, Cade Cavalli, Ian Seymour, and Blake Snell.He also unveils the newly christened Car RamRod, trades José Ramírez and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Eury Pérez, Travis Bazzana, and Joshua Baez, and makes two major MLB Data Warehouse deals involving Kade Anderson, Jett Williams, and more.Doc admits to ripping himself off in his home league before somehow ending up with Gerrit Cole, talks Game Changers and MLB Data Warehouse, and breaks down the Kevin McGonigle for Jordan Walker deal.Who is knocking on the door of the Major Leagues?Joshua BaezZac VeenQuinn MathewsMax ClarkDoc saddles up with three of his favorite dynasty buys:Esmerlyn Valdez • Abimelec Ortiz • Noah CameronWhich one could become the next fantasy baseball difference-maker?Doc identifies the biggest phony of the week — the player dynasty managers should be cautious about buying or should consider selling.Trent GrishamTim: Pete AlonsoDoc: Alec BurlesonTwo very different candidates ride into town. Who gets the Huckleberry crown?Tim: Eduardo RodríguezDoc: Cal RaleighBuyer beware — these are the players the boys aren't exactly willing to bet the ranch on.Tim presents three names. Doc has to pick one.Fernando Tatis Jr. • Max Clark • Joshua BaezOne choice. No backing down. No second chances.From Gunnar Henderson trades and dynasty league strategy to MLB prospect call-ups, fantasy baseball buys, sells, and player valuations, Doc's Dynasty Hour delivers the kind of unfiltered dynasty discussion you won't get from the usual fantasy baseball shows.

Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after a terrifying tumble into the dugout Wednesday night. Joe Bond breaks down the latest injury news, performance listings, and the Thursday Rankings Movers. Plus, get today's top target for the FanDuel Bet of the Day with Payton Tolle projected Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-111) against Toronto. News and injury updates include Freddie Freeman leaving early following his fall, Salvador Perez exiting Wednesday's contest, Willy Adames dealing with a back injury, and Riley Greene landing on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. Additionally, Max Meyer is expected back before the end of 2026, Byron Buxton could be activated Thursday, Paul Sewald heads to Toronto via waiver claim, Kyle Karros is shut down due to a concussion, Travis Bazzana sits against another lefty, and AJ Smith-Shawver has a promotion coming soon. Daily Studs feature monster offensive lines from Alex Bregman (3 HR, 7 RBI), Trent Grisham (2 HR), Griffin Conine, Corbin Carroll, Mookie Betts, and Zack Gelof, alongside dominant starts from Luis Castillo (10 K), Tyler Mahle, and Dustin May. Daily Duds include hitless performances from Colt Emerson (4 K), CJ Abrams, Michael Toglia, Eugenio Suarez, and Osleivis Basabe, as well as rough outings on the mound for Jackson Perkins, Shane Baz, Zack Wheeler, and Framber Valdez. Thursday Rankings Movers highlights Chandler Simpson, Henry Bolte, Wilyer Abreu, Payton Tolle, Dustin May, and Noah Cameron climbing the board, while Esmerlyn Valdez, Zach Neto, Gunnar Henderson, Justin Wrobleski, and Foster Griffin take a tumble in the latest updates. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps dig into the Guardians' crowded infield picture after Angel Genao's electric debut, discussing how the emergence of Genao, Travis Bazzana, and Roccio all competing for limited spots raises real questions about the roster going forward. A caller named Mike questions whether the team misjudged the draft by taking Bazzana when Genao was already a known top prospect, but Andy and Jeff push back, arguing you can't bank on unproven prospects and that Bazzana still looks like a strong long-term piece. The conversation broadens into a debate about MLB's expanded wild card format, with Jeff arguing there are too many playoff teams while Andy embraces the added late-season excitement. They close by touching on the organization's decades-long continuity in scouting philosophy dating back to the 1980s, and how draft strategy has shifted from pitching to middle infielders to college power hitters in recent years.

Nate Lavender made his Major League debut in the bottom of the 7th and got off to a quick start with a strikeout of Travis Bazzana and he sat down with Keith Raad to discuss pitching off a big league mound along with the journey that got him to that point.

Jeff Phelps and Jake Vulinec analyze the Cleveland Guardians' offensive struggles as the trade deadline approaches. They examine the team's hitting philosophy and debate whether top prospect Travis Bazzana could eventually move to the outfield to solve infield logjams. 01:00 - Intros and Show Talk 01:30 - Guardians Trade Deadline Strategy 04:05 - Hitting Rhythm and Philosophy 07:18 - Travis Bazzana's Defensive Future 10:54 - Cleveland's Platoon Hitting System

A look back at the Guardians offensive explosion against the Twins in the series opener at Progressive Field. Plus, we'll talk to Steven Kwan about his recent turnaround at the plate, Travis Bazzana on his recent walk-off homerun, and Petey Halpin who recently hit his first and second big league homers. Also, Rosey sits down with Cleveland Indians legend Grady Sizemore, now part of the Minnesota Twins coaching staff. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation, marking his third stint on the shelf this season. Corey Pieper breaks down a frantic wave of injury updates, an incredible single-game home run barrage in Cleveland, high-leverage late-inning bullpen roles, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire continues to move at a relentless pace across Major League Baseball. On the health front, Bobby Witt Jr. was forced to exit Monday's contest early with lingering back tightness, Miguel Andujar hits the injured list with a wrist fracture, and Max Meyer lands on the IL with a neck strain. Additionally, top catchers and outfielders are banged up as Kyle Teel manages an ankle injury, Kerry Carpenter is sidelined with a heel bruise, and Trevor McDonald was removed from his start due to an undisclosed injury. On the positive side of roster moves, Ronel Blanco has officially been activated, Ranger Suarez is set to return to the mound today, and Gleyber Torres is officially back in active lineups. On the diamond, the Cleveland offense staged an absolute power showcase by smashing seven home runs in a single game, driven by multi-homer performances from Rhys Hoskins and Petey Halpin alongside long balls from Travis Bazzana, Brayan Rocchio, and Patrick Bailey. Cal Raleigh broke his game open with a grand slam, while Yordan Alvarez, Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Jeremy Peña, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Esmerlyn Valdez, Ty France, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Caleb Durbin, Cooper Pratt, Victor Robles, and Dillon Dingler all turned in big days at the plate. Pitching highlights featured sharp outings from Bryce Elder, Nick Martinez dueling Dylan Cease, Andrew Abbott facing George Kirby, and Kyle Leahy battling Jose Soriano. Conversely, several high-profile stars cratered into the duds section, with Joe Ryan, Cristopher Sanchez, Emmett Sheehan, Freddy Peralta, Jacob Misiorowski, and Jacob deGrom all taking heavy damage on the hill, while Brandon Lowe, Kyle Schwarber, Braxton Ashcraft, Ryan Weathers, and Ivan Herrera posted quiet, empty nights. Our rotating Bullpen Report zeroes in on late-inning situations around the league, breaking down Aroldis Chapman remaining in Boston, Alex Lange carving out leverage in Kansas City, the dual usage of Tyler Wells and Andrew Kittredge in Baltimore, a crowd of options in Chicago featuring Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, and Seranthony Dominguez, Edwin Diaz nearing a potential weekend return for the Dodgers, Mason Montgomery rising in Pittsburgh, and the unsettled hierarchy in San Francisco. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Triple M Big Bosses looking on, Billy kickstarts the show with the All Sports Report - as Travis Bazzana hits ANOTHER piss missile. Aussie long-distance runner Seth O'Donnell calls in from Belgium as he prepares for the Comm Games, then Topics Brayshaw wants to know what you don't understand - as Todd from Barwon Heads makes a surprise appearance. The MMM network craft-makers have been hard at work all around the country after Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog on Live TV - so Billy has picked out his top 5 favourite pieces of Barnaby craft. Herbie is in with some social media feedback, and JB shows us a very interesting interview with Hollywood star Olivia Wilde. Geelong's James Worpel calls in from the past and confuses Billy, before he regroups to tell a joke about a flasher considering retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack and T.J. examine way too many Guardians mistakes in the Pirates series and explain why youth can't be an excuse. Then, the guys look at Steven Kwan's continued hot stretch and chat about Travis Bazzana's walk off homer and the perceived need to know what a guy's career is going to look like as soon as they arrive.We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.

They analyze the Cleveland Guardians' defensive struggles and the impact of Travis Bazzana's arrival. They also debate Rex Ryan's criticism of Shedeur Sanders' off-field focus and the high-stakes wait for LeBron James' free agency decision. 01:50 - Guardians Sloppy Performance 10:24 - Pittsburgh Rivalry Discussion 18:05 - World Cup Extra Time 26:16 - Global Soccer Culture 34:40 - Shedeur Sanders Film 41:36 - LeBron Free Agency Delay 55:39 - Danny Cunningham Interview 01:10:25 - Travis Bazzana Highlight 01:18:56 - Tom Brady Wrestling Drama 01:25:17 - Le'Veon Bell Arrested 01:36:52 - Daryl Ruiter Report 01:50:21 - Rex Ryan Criticism 02:02:51 - Brand Versus Football 02:13:31 - Fan Quarterback Debate 02:25:44 - Playoff Standards Discussion 02:33:14 - LeBron Potential Destination

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine the ripple effects of LeBron James' delayed free agency decision on the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster and local schedule. Danny Cunningham joins 92.3 The Fan to discuss potential Jared Allen trades and the tightening competitiveness of the Eastern Conference. They also recap Travis Bazzana's impact on the Guardians and Tom Brady's recent WWE-style antics. 02:20 - LeBron's Decision Delay 05:56 - Austin Carr Outing 13:44 - Danny Cunningham Interview 21:56 - Jared Allen Trade Rumors 29:54 - Lima Likes: Guardians Recap 36:40 - World Cup Final Drama 38:28 - Tom Brady's Post-NFL Career

Lima runs through his weekly likes and dislikes, giving a big thumbs up to Travis Bazzana's come-from-behind homer as a potential Guardians highlight of the year while trashing the sloppy weekend series overall, plus a thumbs up for the massive prize money still floating around pro golf despite the sport's post-Tiger decline. He rips the World Cup's Coldplay-curated halftime show and Argentina's post-final antics as embarrassing, while noting his family ended up rooting for Spain over Messi after learning about his reputation for dirty play. Ken and Lima also both express confusion and mild disdain over Tom Brady's WWE-adjacent scuffles with the Paul brothers, calling it beneath a legend of his stature. The segment wraps with a fun personal aside about Ken running into the Super Troopers cast at the Cleveland airport.

Dim Sims Brownless kicks us off with the All Sports Report - as the World Cup has its champion, and Travis Bazzana hits another piss missile. Damian Barrett is in to chat about his positives and negatives from Round 19 - and react to Ken Hinkley being announced as the Tasmania Devils first AFL senior coach. We want you to pat yourself on the back with Monday Brag Artist, then it's the final World Cup Fat. JB wants older men to visit the Doctor, we give you a sneak peek into a new segment starting next week, six-time Comm Games medallist Giaan Rooney calls in to preview the Glasgow games, and we recap Billy trying to shamelessly steal Ariarne Titmus' predictions. Finally, Billy has a joke about how children are named to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Cherington defended the lack of bullpen help for the Pirates yesterday, after Dennis Santana gave up a walkoff homer to Travis Bazzana. Cherington said that some of the bullpen help will come internally, and that they still have faith in a lot of the guys in the bullpen. Poni mentions that the Pirates are going to have to give up assets to get assets, and that Cherington can't be afraid to do this if he doesn't want to end up with nothing. Poni also thinks that Cherington is operating as if his job is secure. Poni was scared and thought that he got the new virus that is going around. Callers chime in on the Pirates' big series win. Bucco Auction House – Bids on Billy Cook, Paul Skenes, and Esmerlyn Valdez ensue.

Ben Cherington defended the lack of bullpen help for the Pirates yesterday, after Dennis Santana gave up a walkoff homer to Travis Bazzana. Cherington said that some of the bullpen help will come internally, and that they still have faith in a lot of the guys in the bullpen. Poni mentions that the Pirates are going to have to give up assets to get assets, and that Cherington can't be afraid to do this if he doesn't want to end up with nothing. Poni also thinks that Cherington is operating as if his job is secure.

Andy and Jeff talk about how hungry the Guardians are to win, and if that would lead to them trading a player like Travis Bazzana at the deadline.

All-Star Travis Bazzana joined Bradfo from the All-Star festivities to talk about the pressures and privilege that have come with being the first overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The second baseman revealed how his mindset has shifted throughout his short journey as a pro ballplayer, and why landing as an All-Star is such a meaningful moment.

Nick and JP play Quick Hits, going over the biggest news in all of sports today!

Senior baseball writer for The Athletic, Keith Law joined "Baskin & Phelps" on Wednesday talking about the MLB Draft and why he was shocked that Travis Bazzana was named to the All-Star Game.

The second hour of "Baskin & Phelps" for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss why LeBron James should prioritize his legacy by returning to Cleveland rather than chasing rings in other cities. They also analyze the Cleveland Guardians' offensive struggles and the team's long-term potential behind Jose Ramirez. Producer John Colavita checks in from the All-Star Game in Philadelphia with updates on Travis Bazzana.

John Colavita reports from the MLB All-Star festivities in Philadelphia, providing a recap of his conversation with top draft pick Travis Bazzana. He joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss local LeBron James rumors and answer questions about a controversial nickname in his phone contacts.

A look back at the week in review highlighted by a big win over the red hot Miami Marlins. Plus, we'll chat with all three of the Guardians All Stars; Travis Bazzana, Parker Messick, and Cade Smith. Also, the weekly Farm Report with VP of Player Development Stephen Osterer who fills us on draft preparations ahead of selection Saturday. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid a brutal four-game skid and a bullpen implosion, chatter has emerged that the Guardians should become sellers before the trade deadline, but Ken and Anthony flatly reject it. They argue there is nobody worth moving since the roster is stocked with cheap, young core pieces like Travis Bazzana, Cooper Ingle, and Angel Martinez who are central to the franchise's future, not trade chips. Anthony points out some of the frustration stems from Cavs fatigue bleeding into how fans view the Guardians, while Ken argues the team still deserves the benefit of the doubt given a weak AL Central and the absence of Jose Ramirez. Rather than a splashy sell off, they suggest smaller moves like adding a reliever or converting a Triple A arm into bullpen depth.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin analyze Ohio State's potential with Julian Sayin and the loaded offense before shifting focus to the Cleveland Guardians' recent defensive issues. The conversation evaluates Travis Bazzana's long-term fit at second base and assesses the tightening race in the AL Central. 01:00 - Ohio State Football Expectations 04:51 - Guardians Defensive Performance 07:40 - Travis Bazzana Positional Fit 11:04 - AL Central Division Race

JB and Billy are having a little spell, so we're reliving our favourite moments from 2026. We start with a hilarious moment involving Aussie MLB star Travis Bazzana, before hearing JB and Billy's chat with Bombers legend James Hird - including Billy's very direct opening question. Topics Brayshaw asked when you've been ripped off, and comedy royalty Glenn Robbins popped by to talk about when his jokes go underappreciated. North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey had an impersonation for us, and Billy tried his own impersonation of a seaside animal. The comedy superstars continued to roll in, with Dave Hughes joining JB and Billy for a chat about the infamous Carlton group chat, and we hear an Idiot Song from Billy set to a classic Van Halen song. Finally, Billy had a joke about a little girl's trip to the pet store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Anthony celebrate the Guardians landing three All-Stars in Cade Smith, Parker Messick, and rookie Travis Bazzana, while lamenting that Brian Rocchio got snubbed despite a breakout season. They also touch on Junior Caminero's monster year with Tampa Bay, with Ken shrugging off any regret over the trade since the Guardians have remained competitive. The segment shifts to "Lima Likes," where they react to backlash over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding, playing a TikTok clip arguing Swift has "always been tacky," and noting Adam Sandler officiated. Ken and Anthony agree it's ultimately the couple's business to celebrate however they choose, regardless of outside opinions.

Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec discuss why Cleveland baseball fans seem uninterested in the Guardians despite the team leading the AL Central division. The conversation evaluates the performance of young players like Travis Bazzana and Kahlil Watson while analyzing how a lack of home run power might be driving casual viewers toward other sports. 01:00 - Fans Choose Soccer Over Baseball 02:16 - Evaluating the Youth Movement 05:52 - Stephen Vogt's Post-Game Messaging 10:01 - Travis Bazzana's Star Potential 12:46 - The Lack of Power Hitting

Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec analyze why casual Cleveland fans are tuning out the Guardians despite the team leading the AL Central. The discussion highlights the value of watching young prospects like Travis Bazzana develop before shifting into a lighthearted debate over the merits of Busch Light Apple. 01:00 - Guardians Fan Interest 04:25 - Prospect Development Vibe 07:38 - Caller Eric Joins 10:13 - Busch Light Update

The guys break down the Guardians' gritty walk-off win against the White Sox and debate whether Cleveland needs to finally cash in their prospect chips for veteran bats at the trade deadline. Plus, they dive into Cooper Ingle's rookie mistake, the team's resilient culture, and why Travis Bazzana is getting completely disrespected in the latest All-Star game projections.

The guys break down the Guardians' gritty walk-off win against the White Sox and debate whether Cleveland needs to finally cash in their prospect chips for veteran bats at the trade deadline. Plus, they dive into Cooper Ingle's rookie mistake, the team's resilient culture, and why Travis Bazzana is getting completely disrespected in the latest All-Star game projections.

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter debate the merits of Travis Bazzana over Ernie Clement for the MLB All-Star Game, criticizing the impact of fan voting in Canada. They also compare the legitimacy of baseball's midsummer classic to the struggling All-Star formats of the NFL and NBA. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team and the fan experience in Seattle. 01:00 - Bazzana All-Star Case 06:06 - Fan Voting Impact 11:41 - Pro Bowl Farce 15:21 - MLB All-Star Appeal

Jonathan and Daryl are joined by Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood. Then, they debate if Travis Bazzana should be an All-Star, and they react to a radical change that could be coming to the NBA.

Matt Dery joins Ken and Anthony to rank Sunday's comeback win among the Guardians' top three of the season, crediting Chase DeLauter and Hoskins for finally delivering with runners in scoring position. He explains the Naylor-Hedges tension by pointing to Naylor's lack of postseason hustle and reputation around the league, while praising Hedges as the most respected leader in the clubhouse. Derry also breaks down Travis Bazzana's rookie struggles, arguing he still belongs everyday given his draft pedigree, and pushes back on the idea that Cleveland can't develop hitters by pointing to Bazzana, DeLauter and Kahlil Watson's early returns.

Matt Dery joins to analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent win over the Seattle Mariners and the drama surrounding Josh Naylor's confrontation with Austin Hedges. They delve into clubhouse dynamics, the development of Travis Bazzana, and potential trade scenarios for Denzel Ward. The segment concludes with a look at the 2016 Cavaliers reunion and Daryl Ruiter's response to Johnny Manziel's recent comments. 01:52 - Sorsby and NFL Draft Debates 06:07 - Naylor and Hedges Confrontation 15:51 - Matt Derry Guardians Analysis 21:06 - Moving On From Naylor 25:08 - Guardians Division Race Outlook 29:13 - Lions Rumors and Denzel Ward 33:47 - Lima Likes and Johnny Manziel

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana to discuss All-Star voting and his amazing rookie season. Tom puts this season into perspective with how Travis' numbers stack up historically. Travis recalls playing cricket and baseball simultaneously while growing up. Tom wonders why Travis' numbers have improved since coming up from the minors. Travis talks about the Guardians' success and his approach to hitting in the majors. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 21, 2026 @ 3 pm.Microsoft Teams:Segments 1 and 2 – Review the games of the dayAdditional Observations/Questions:1.I know Zac Gallen was once a pretty good pitcher, but last year was tough. After a few good starts at the beginning of the season, his ERA in May and June is 7.76, with 35 strikeouts in 51 innings. Why are people still holding on to him? His name?2.Elmer Rodriguez gets a spot start against the Tigers tomorrow with Cole's start being pushed back. Are you going to start him if you have him? I'm assuming you will not be picking up?3.Jackson Holliday leaves Saturday's game with a groin. I'm assuming you need to grab someone in case he hits the IL.a.Were we wrong on Holliday this season or has the hamate injury be at the root of his problem? .200/.286/.388 slash line with 4 home runs and 3 SB.4.Got a note from a Patreon member who was surprised at the power that Travis Bazzana is showing. I always thought he was a 15 home run guy and I'm sticking with that – 89.1 mph EV and 12 degrees of leverage is supportive of that – maybe he can grow into a bit more. Good speed and can really hit. I think he's a very good player – high floor. 15-20 type of player with a .280+ BA and .350 OBP. BTW, the defensive metrics do not look very good with him. a.What say you?5. Manny Machado – 13 HR, 1 SB, .178 BA or Tatis Jr. – 2 HR, 18 SB, .282 BA. Who would you rather have for the ROS.6.Jordan Lawlar – I just don't know what to say. It's just not happening. He's joining the Buxton/Acuna camp of not being able to stay healthy. Although they are great players, and Lawlar has never played enough to know.Segment 3 – Waiver ReportSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation, including Deshaun Watson's status and hypothetical competition from Shedeur Sanders. They also dive into the controversy surrounding Brendan Sorsby's gambling allegations and the impact on college programs. Finally, they discuss Travis Bazzana's performance and the Guardians' outlook heading into the trade deadline. 01:26 - Browns QB Competition Talk 05:32 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Claims 16:02 - Travis Bazzana Guardians Impact 21:48 - Ochocinco Deshaun Watson Audio 25:42 - Todd Monken Coaching Perspective 31:24 - Wyndham Clark Wins US Open 36:28 - Steven Kwan Batting Slump

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title. 0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox 1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian 2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies 5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs 7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres 9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees 10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox 12:55 AL West: Mariners 14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap? 18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins 20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball? 21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate 25:20 WBC experience with Australia 26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact 27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach 28:59 State of the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices